With only journeyman Josh McCown and former Wisconsin-Whitewater quarterback Matt Blanchard behind starter Jay Cutler, the fit makes sense for both sides. Russell's preference is to sit on the bench while learning behind a veteran. Trestman is among the most respectedquarterback tutors in the NFL, earning testimonials from Steve Young, Rich Gannon and Scott Mitchell for his Midas touch in their development.

This is a prime opportunity for the former No. 1 overall draft pick to impress after three years removed from the NFL, but he shouldn't get his hopes up just yet. A Bears source tells Rapoport it would be a surprise if the workout led to a signing. This is more of an "information gathering" exercise. The Bears want to gauge Russell's progress for themselves after hearing positive reports on his workouts with former NFL quarterbacks Jeff Garcia and Steve DeBerg.